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Can Entangled Particles Communicate Faster than Light?

Reported by Universe Today

Entanglement is perhaps one of the most confusing aspects of quantum mechanics. On its surface, entanglement allows particles to communicate over vast distances instantly, apparently violating the speed of light. But while entangled particles are connected...
  • By: Universe Today
  • On: Sat, 21 Dec 2024 00:29 +0000

NASA Ames Astrogram – December 2024

Reported by NASA

2024 Year in Review – Highlights from NASA in Silicon Valley by Tiffany Blake As NASA’s Ames Research Center in California’s Silicon Valley enters its 85th year since its founding, join us as we take a look back at some of our highlights of ...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Fri, 20 Dec 2024 23:59 +0000

NASA Exhibit Puts Visitors in Test Conductor Seat

Reported by NASA

NASA’s Stennis Space Center near Bay St. Louis, Mississippi, is helping the Artemis Generation learn how to power space dreams with an interactive exhibit at INFINITY Science Center. The engine test simulator exhibit at the official visitor center of NAS...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:48 +0000

NASA Selects Four Commercial Companies to Support Near Space Network

Reported by NASA

NASA has selected multiple companies to expand the agency’s Near Space Network’s commercial direct-to-Earth capabilities services, which is a mission-critical communication capability that allows spacecraft to transmit data directly to ground stations ...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:40 +0000

NASA’s New Deep Space Network Antenna Has Its Crowning Moment

Reported by NASA

Deep Space Station 23’s 133-ton reflector dish was recently installed, marking a key step in strengthening NASA’s Deep Space Network. NASA’s Deep Space Network, an array of giant radio antennas, allows agency missions to track, send commands to, and ...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:01 +0000

NASA Welcomes Liechtenstein as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

Reported by NASA

Liechtenstein signed the Artemis Accords Friday during a ceremony hosted by NASA Deputy Administrator Pam Melroy at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, becoming the 52nd nation to commit to the responsible exploration of space for all humanity. “T...
  • By: NASA
  • On: Fri, 20 Dec 2024 20:53 +0000